I have the LSZ-1, but I make handbags using soft leather and vinyl. I'm actually looking to get a different machine only due to maneuverability...like maybe a cylinder head. So, mine is for sale, lol. I've only got about 10 hours on it because I bought last October/November and haven't used it much. I have the leather foot and all it is, is the regular foot ground down a bit so as not to imprint on the leather. I'm in central Ohio, FYI